A staunch defender, Pat Holton began his footballing career with Douglas Water Thistle before being tempted to join Hamilton Academical, with the Aca’s the full back put in a number of solid displays early in his career which led to Bobby Ancell signing him for Motherwell in 1955 for a fee of £1,200, which was a considerable sum at the time bearing in mind that Holton had only played 20 senior league games.

At Fir Park his defensively sound performances were integral to the success of the ‘Ancell Babes’. A number of clubs took notice and many became interested in securing his services, in March 1959 he left to join Chelsea, his move to Stamford Bridge however wasn’t a success as he only made the solitary appearance and this came in a crushing 0-4 defeat at the hands of Leeds United.

Pat later served Southend United and St Johnstone before returning to his first senior club Hamilton Accies. He enjoyed some success at Douglas Park as not only did he make 149 league apps scoring one goal (over both spells) but he played a pivotal role in helping Hamilton, managed by former ‘Well favourite Andy Paton achieve promotion at the end of the 1964/65 season. Upon retiring he served Accies as a coach before taking up a similar role with Wishaw Juniors.

Name:	Patrick Holton
Height:	5′ 9″
Weight:	11st 7lbs
Date of Birth:	23rd December 1935
Place of Birth:	Hamilton
Position:	Defender
Nationality:	Scottish

Football Career:

Hamilton Academical	1954	1956
Motherwell	1956	1959
Chelsea	1959	1960
Southend United	1960	1961
St Johnstone	1961	1962
Hamilton Academical	1962	1969

Well Career:

	Apps	Goals
League:	69	0
Scottish Cup:	10	0
League Cup:	9	0
Other:	0	0
Total:	88	0